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17 Instant Pot Recipes So Easy, You’ll Wonder If You Cooked

Published: Feb 28, 2026 by Lara This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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What if I told you dinner could cook itself while you do literally anything else? These 17 Instant Pot recipes are so easy, you’ll feel like you discovered a cheat code for home cooking. Just press start, walk away, and prepare to be amazed at what you (okay, mostly your Instant Pot) just made.

Instant Pot Frozen Shredded Chicken Breasts

Shredded Chicken Breast in an Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Frozen Shredded Chicken Breasts. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

When dinner needs to happen now, Instant Pot frozen shredded chicken saves the day. Quick, easy, and perfect for everything from tacos to meal prep—this one’s a keeper!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Frozen Shredded Chicken Breasts

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice in Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Tender chicken thighs + perfectly cooked rice = an easy Instant Pot win! Set it, forget it, and enjoy a stress-free dinner in about 40 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Instant Pot Baby Back Rib dipped in barbeque sauce in a glass bowl
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs so tender they practically fall apart! Packed with smoky BBQ flavor, they taste like they came straight from a pit master—ready in under an hour!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast with potatoes. mushrooms, and parsley on a white plate.
Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Big on flavor, low on carbs, and effortless to make—this Instant Pot Pot Roast is your go-to comfort meal for a cozy Sunday night.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken and potatoes with parsley on a white plate.
Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

When life’s busy, this Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes recipe saves the day. You get perfectly juicy chicken and tender potatoes with barely any work. Just set it, forget it, and in under 40 minutes, dinner’s served!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot and Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

Instant Pot Chicken and Mushroom in an Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms is the perfect low-carb dinner for busy nights! Ready in 40 minutes, it's simple, healthy, and delicious—your family will be asking for seconds!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Mushrooms

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe on a white plate with potatoes, carrots and parsley.
The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Instant Pot Rump Roast is hands-down the easiest one you’ll ever make! Whether you're using the Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or slow cooker, it’s a family favorite that delivers every time.
Get the Recipe: The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe) in a black bowl with bell peppers, basil, and limes.
Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Thai Green Curry is everything you need for a quick, tasty meal! Made in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker, it’s low in carbs, and you can even make it in the slow cooker for convenience!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Chicken Curry (Thai Green Curry Recipe)

Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs Low Carb, Gluten-Free on foil with a basting brush and bbq sauce.
Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Instant Pot Ribs are about to become your new favorite dinner! Made in minutes with your trusty pressure cooker, they’re tender, juicy, and totally irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs- Fall Off the Bones Beef Ribs (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Overhead shot of a plate of chicken adobo with rice and scallions on the side.
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Craving Filipino comfort food? Instant Pot Chicken Adobo is a speedy way to enjoy tender chicken coated in a delicious sweet and savory glaze—dinner made easy!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Low angle shot of stuffed pepper soup in a white bowl.
Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Perfect day for a warm bowl of soup! Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup, made with your choice of ground beef or turkey, is the cozy, satisfying meal you’ve been craving.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot

Goulash inside white casserole.
Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

In a rush but craving comfort food? Our Instant Pot Best Beef Stew Recipe, also known as Hungarian goulash, is the answer. This low-carb dish is rich, hearty, and full of tender, juicy beef that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds.
Get the Recipe: Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken on wooden cutting board.
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

In the mood for something tasty and quick? Try Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken! Flavorful chicken thighs cook to perfection in just 30 minutes—dinner is served in no time!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup

A spoonful of soup is shown in the foreground over a bowl of Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup.
Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup is the perfect cozy meal! With bacon, beans, carrots, celery, and fresh herbs, it’s a flavorful, hearty dinner that comes together in less than an hour.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup

Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

Bowl of spaghetti bolognese made in an Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

For a satisfying meal that doesn’t take forever, Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese is the way to go! Rich, flavorful, and ready in a flash—comfort food made simple.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

Instant Pot Maple Mustard Chicken

Chicken thighs with mustard sauce on top next to green beans on a white plate.
Instant Pot Maple Mustard Chicken. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

Craving juicy, tender chicken? This Instant Pot maple mustard chicken thigh recipe is super easy, healthy, and full of flavor—perfect for a fast and satisfying meal!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Maple Mustard Chicken

Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Bowl of instant pot butter chicken atop cauliflower rice in a bowl.
Instant Pot Butter Chicken. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Enjoy a rich, flavorful Indian-inspired dish with this Instant Pot Butter Chicken. Made with chicken thighs, it’s low-carb, gluten-free, and cooks in less than 40 minutes—perfect for prepping ahead!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Butter Chicken

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